This terrific method book/online audio pack specific to the diatonic harmonica covers all six positions! It contains more than 20 songs and musical examples that take beginners from the basics on through to the most advanced techniques available for the contemporary harmonica player. Every aspect of this versatile musical instrument is explored and explained in easy-to-understand detail with illustrations. Includes information on: posture breathing hand positions music reading vibrato playing amplified harmonica with a mic note-bending modes and more!

The ULTIMATE self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction terrific songs and professional-quality online audio with 57 full-demo tracks.This harmonica method can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the online audio.For use with a standard 10-hole diatonic harmonica in the key of C major.On the teacher:Lil' Rev is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist songwriter and music-historian who teaches and tours around the continental U.S.Knownas a 'protector of old songs poetry and stories ' Rev has been called a 'Wisconsin treasure ' (-Ann Schmid-UWM Folk Center). His many awards and frequent travels have garnered him a loyal and growing fan base amongst lovers of all things Ukulele Folk Old Time Harmonica Jewish Music and Culture American Labor History and Respect for our Elders!Lil Rev calls his style of performance... edu-tain-ment!It is a combination of songs history stories poems quotes and jokes all wrapped up in a cloak of exuberance and gratitude for those moments when we can all come together and rise up singing...and celebrate life!

Concepts #1 Bk With Online Audio-In Blues Harmonica Jam Tracks And Soloing Concepts #1 David Barrett teaches the principles and techniques utilized in the creation of phrases and explains how these concepts can be incorporated intoyour own Harmonica performance. Written in notation and Harmonica tablature this method starts by explaining the basics of the blues style before moving on to cover such topics as 12 bar blues and flow of licks. Aselection of study exercises are included allowing you to try out the techniques you've just been shown. This book includes access to online audio tracks allowing you to jam with Guitar and Drums or a Full Band as youpractice incorporating new licks and ideas.

First Lessons Blues Harmonica is an exciting course for the beginning blues player. The ideas presented are solidly in the blues tradition with great sounding bluesy licks to play even at the beginning level.Topics include phrasing concepts (how small pieces of music called licks are organised to create a pleasing solo) 12 bar blues theory vibrato shakes and tongue blocking. The recording includes all of the Harmonicaparts notated in the book with accompaniment. This book and its recording use a C major diatonic Harmonica. Ideas presented solidly in the blues tradition. Phrasing concepts 12 bar blues theory shakes tongue blocking. Uses C major diatonic Harmonica. Companion audio and video download available online.

Everything you want to know about Harmonica playing contained within one book.The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Harmonica Manual takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styleswhile teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way.This book features all of the essential Harmonica techniques applied to both solo and accompaniment playing. Uses easy-read notationspecially designed for Harmonica.

Vol. 2-The audio that accompanies the book contains nine new jam tracks. These songs range from slow to very fast and they demonstrate common deviations from the standard 12 bar blues including one in a minor key. In the instructionalportion of this book/audio set you'll study phrasing and learn how to build solos and instrumental songs as the 12 bar blues structure repeats during a song. Includes access to online audio.

Basic Blues Harmonica Method is geared toward getting you playing blues Harmonica as fast as possible. The songs and exercises have been designed to get you comfortable with moving around the instrument andallow you to take full advantage of the great sounding patterns available on your Harmonica without first having to learn advanced techniques such as bending.The basic techniques covered are single hole embouchure tongueblock embouchure and octaves. You'll be able to achieve that bluesy feel without bending notes by learning how to play in 3rd position. You'll also learn single note patterns and rhythms that will help you develop your motorskills and tone.This book is packed with song examples that sound great even at this beginning stage. The online audio download that accompanies the book contains eight jam tracks for you to play along with. These jamtracks use Harmonica-friendly keys and a wide variety of tempos and grooves to fit whatever mood you're in. The instruction portion of this book/audio set teaches phrasing within the 12 bar structure.